Laura Kimble
Born
1967
Contact
Email · laura.kimble@wvhouse.gov
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 99 all-time
80
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 457 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
1904
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 1904 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
81.6%
based on 244 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
18.4%
based on 244 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 244 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
99 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- HB 5512 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights In Committee
- HB 5105 To eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools. Vetoed
- HCR 68 U. S. Army Air Force, Major (Ret.) Willis “Scottie” Adams Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 5078 To include Salem University in programs wherein the Promise Scholarship is accepted In Committee
- HB 5521 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products In Committee
- HB 5142 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines In Committee
- HB 5621 Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace Passed
- HB 4401 Require that all injuries and side effects from vaccines be reported by medical professional to the Bureau for Public Health In Committee
- HB 4439 Prohibit requiring Covid-19 vaccine or booster shot to attend in person classes at colleges and universities In Committee
- HB 4438 Require hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicate In Committee
- HB 4461 Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution In Committee
- HB 4500 To provide all National Merit Scholars free tuition to any West Virginia higher education institution in order to keep these scholars in state In Committee
- HB 4363 To permit the ownership of Japanese quail as pets without a permit so long as the quail are not kept for commercial purposes In Committee
- HB 4437 Make it a felony to kill a canine officer In Committee
- HB 5513 To create the Great Expectations Pilot Program In Committee
- HB 5666 The Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act In Committee
- HB 5602 Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants In Committee
- HB 5210 Relating to voluntary private school immunization In Committee
- HJR 11 Initiative, Referendum and Recall In Committee
- HCR 38 US Army PFC William Gorman Memorial Bridge Passed
- HB 4743 Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician In Committee
- HB 4742 Relating to dangerous crimes against children In Committee
- HB 5552 Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health In Committee
Historical 76 bills
- HB 5676 Relating to Forced Pooling and negotiating with unleased owners. Died
- HB 5620 To restore local control in the decision making process in regard to data centers Died
- HB 5567 Biometric Information Privacy Act Died
- HB 5561 Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution Died
- HB 5552 To require drones used by state and county personnel to be produced in the United States Died
- HB 5551 Protecting State Licensing and ID Act Died
- HB 5550 Relating to shelter for animals Died
- HB 5549 Requiring Governor’s consent to accept certain grants Died
- HB 5548 Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act Died
- HB 5547 To Protect Newborn Genetic Privacy Rights Died
- HB 5546 Requiring medical professionals to report injuries and side effects from vaccines to Bureau for Public Health Died
- HB 5436 Make it a felony to kill a canine officer Died
- HB 5113 Relating to a patient’s right to choose physician Died
- HB 5112 Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products Died
- HB 5111 To prohibit public colleges and universities in this state from requiring vaccines for admission. Died
- HB 5097 Require hospitals with no ASL interpreter on staff provide technology for hearing or speech impaired patients to communicate Died
- HB 5035 Requiring medication-assisted treatment prgrams to have written policies concerning community relations Died
- HB 5034 Relating to biometric privacy Died
- HB 5001 Prohibiting the termination of employment of an employee who defends themselves from an attack inside workplace Died
- HB 4965 Relating to patient-centered treatment flexibility within the Public Employees Insurance Agency Signed
- HB 4947 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines Died
- HB 3197 Allow Religious Exemptions for vaccines Died
- HCR 112 Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study House of Representatives Bill 1814 Died
- HJR 1 Education Accountability Amendment Died
- HB 3157 The Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act Died
Co-sponsored
457 billsCurrent session 80 bills
- HB 4940 A squatter cannot be considered a tenant in WV. Signed
- HB 5516 Relating to criminalizing the use of deep fakes Passed
- HB 5007 Clarifying that there is no restriction on the lawful carrying of a deadly weapon, firearm or pepper spray specifically on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds. In Committee
- HB 5098 Requiring Federal law enforcement to coordinate with Attorney General and County Sheriffs In Committee
- HCR 54 West Virginia has standing in matters relating to issues that impact people of West Virginia In Committee
- HB 4805 To create a division of election crimes and security within the office of the Secretary of State and give the Secretary of State the authority to recommend prosecution to the appropriate judicial jurisdiction. In Committee
- HB 5415 Relating to procedures regarding illegal entry into the state In Committee
- HB 4552 To ensure party affiliation is consistent with candidate’s voter registration Signed
- HB 5445 Revising the statute to reduce the minimum age for a cadet for the West Virginia State Police from the age of 21 to the age of 18. In Committee
- HCR 64 Acknowledging and supporting the State of Texas Passed
- HB 5430 Relating to per diem compensation and expenses of newly elected or appointed judicial officers receiving education and training prior to taking the oath of office. Signed
- HB 5396 Relating to the Second Amendment Freedom and Enforcement (SAFE) Act In Committee
- HB 5409 Relating to loss of parental rights after a third petition for a child’s removal In Committee
- HB 5609 Relating to confidentiality of child care records and the Foster Care Ombudsman Passed
- HJR 28 Protection from medically-assisted suicide or euthanasia in West Virginia Amendment Passed
- HCR 57 Resolution demanding Congress call a Convention of States to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States to create fiscal responsibility by and within the federal government. Passed
- HB 4882 Extending in-state tuition rates to all members and veterans of the National Guard, reserves, and armed forces as well as their spouses and dependents Signed
- HB 5036 Creating the Parents' Bill of Rights In Committee
- HR 7 Supporting the Preservation of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center Passed
- HB 5331 Relating to boating safety education certificate In Committee
- HR 6 A resolution reaffirming support for the town of Thurmond, the historic buildings within the community, and the strong coal mining history associated with it Passed
- HB 5274 To require all medical providers to orally explain any and all medical treatments and procedures and all possibilities for potential problems or complications or side effects to patients before proceeding with treatments. In Committee
- HB 4867 Require pornography websites to utilize age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content Passed
- HB 4806 Require bathroom use in schools based upon biological sex In Committee
- HB 5243 Relating to Women’s Bill of Rights Passed
Historical 377 bills
- HB 4190 Relating to the restoration of civil rights Died
- HB 4176 To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts Signed
- HB 4164 Election integrity and People’s vote protection act Died
- HB 4163 FOIA Database Died
- HB 4149 Relating to warrantless entry of private lands Died
- HB 4129 Relating to the prohibition of warrantless searches and seizures. Died
- HB 4106 Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds Signed
- HB 4098 To restore the right of a person to sit on a jury has been restored upon expungement of one’s record Died
- HB 4090 Provide for the employment or acceptance as avolunteer of a Certified Chaplain by public school board Died
- HB 4062 To create the West Virginia Homeschool Student Athletics Participation Act. Died
- HB 4049 Relating to the creation of the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act Died
- HB 5666 Edit the phrase at top of state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs from “Not for REAL ID Purposes” to “Authorized for all West Virginia State ID Purposes.” Died
- HB 5665 Change to House rule 49 regarding members present, time and recording. Died
- HB 5660 Updates to obtaining a license to carry deadly weapons statute Died
- HB 5600 Adding representation of the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s office to the LEPS committee. Died
- HB 5593 Making ivermectin available over the counter in West Virginia Died
- HB 5520 Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act Died
- HB 5514 To eliminate Real ID Died
- HB 5513 To prohibit cloud seeding in WV Died
- HB 5507 Establish a Process for the Selection and Oversight of Delegates for a West Virginia Article V Convention Delegation. Died
- HB 5506 Prohibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign Adversary. Died
- HB 5496 Providing for the offense of child torture. Died
- HB 5484 Creating the crime of conspiracy to deny medical treatment to victim of sexual offense Signed
- HB 5466 Relating to Abuse Prevention Program Signed
- HB 5427 To prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 4799
To establish the cold case task force for the State of West Virginia
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 4546
Providing for biennial reporting instead of annual reporting for business organizations.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
SB 794
Relating to appeals of orders or decrees of adoption
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 13, 2026 |
|
HB 5110
Amend section providing for waiver of tuition and fees for senior citizens auditing certain college classes
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2026 |
|
SB 900
Including certain correctional facilities as "targeted facility"
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4592
Relating to college campus safety
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4419
Requiring certain non-discretionary procedures be strictly complied with by the West Virginia Parkways Authority before tolls, rents, fees or charges may be increased
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 4990
Relating to crimes using gift cards
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 5277
Supplemental Appropriation to the Department of Health Facilities-Welch Community Hospital, William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital, and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital from the Unappropriated Surplus Balance
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | March 12, 2026 |
|
HB 4850
Providing online training for Executors/Executrix of an Estate
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | March 14, 2026 |
|
HB 4765
Teacher, School Personnel, and State Police Pay Raise
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | February 19, 2026 |
|
HB 4464
Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention
PASSAGE |
Nay | pass | February 17, 2026 |
|
HB 3429
Prequalifying consultants for WVDEP- Abandon Mine Lands
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2402
Relating to providing access to medical records; providing access to a minor’s medical record
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2479
Relating to Management and control of county authority vested in board
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2451
To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
PREVIOUS QUESTION |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3277
Relating to defining terms for the West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Act
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2511
Relating to charitable bingo and alcohol sales and consumption while such bingo is taking places
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2942
Administration of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Design-Build Pilot Program
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3356
Supplemental Appropriation - Education - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2961
To amend the law concerning ownership and possession of real property
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3209
To provide at least one counselor for every 250 students in public schools and public charter schools in this state.
EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3263
Relating to providing notification of utility service disruption to its' customers
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3166
Requirements for School Safety Mapping Data
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3517
Relating generally to fiscal emergencies of local governments
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3111
To provide pay increases to members of the judiciary
AMENDMENTS |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3357
Supplemental Appropriation - Lottery Surplus - Hope Scholarship
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 765
Establishing Troops-to-Teachers Program
RECEDE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3000
Relating to agency changes and updates to the West Virginia Commercial Feed Law.
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3411
Relating to commissions; removing the legislative members; and eliminating expired commissions
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 50
Requiring municipal elections to be held on same day as statewide elections
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3016
Photo voter ID.
LIMIT TO 5 MIN |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 225
Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
HFA YOUNG 4-10 #1 |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 35
Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 586
Relating to requirements for filling vacancies in certain elected federal, state, and county offices
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 275
Removing requirement school cooks or custodians have high school diploma or equivalent
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2267
Authorizing Department of Revenue to Promulgate Legislative Rules
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 581
Relating to school attendance and student participation in 4-H activities
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
TABLE EFFECT Jul 01, 2025 |
Nay | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
EFFECT FROM PASSAGE |
Yea | fail | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 531
Relating to offenses of assault and battery on athletic officials
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
SB 474
Ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
PASSAGE |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 3162
Providing that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia survive the death of the party
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |
|
HB 2054
Relating to liability of vendors in private farmers markets
PASSAGE-SENATE AMENDED HB |
Yea | pass | April 12, 2025 |